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ILLINOIS.

MOrrisOn.-Rev. Mary Garard, who
has lust returned from her annual vaca-
ton, writes under date August IL. 81
arrived in Morrison on Tuesday of this
week, after pleasant restful sojourn OF
four weeks in Northwestern Iowa.
"If time permitted would like to tell
your readers, those who are strangers to
the wonders and beauties OF our great
prairie Statee, OF those charming lakes
nestled in the lap of one of the finest ag-
ricultural regions of the West. AS usual,
came back just in time for work. Yes
terday rode eighteen miles in the coun-
try to deliver the address before the
Young Settlers Association, of Whiteside
county. This was joyous occasion.
Tuesday 1 was called to duty of quite
a different nature, to perform the last
sad rites for one of our lovely and be-
loved young girls-so pure, 30 innocent
and good that her life seemed like an
angels visit. 1 think of her as a rare,
tender flower, that closes its petals to the
darkness OF night that it may open them
to the bright beautiful morn. So our
young friend has closed her earth-life
and opened her eyes in the heavenly
land"
Grove Meeting Of Spoon River As
sOciatiOn.-Sa Saturday and Sunday, Aug.
6 and 7, by previous arrangement Of the
Spoon River Association, Grove Meet
ing was held at the Niles District, about
seven miles northwest OF Galesburg.
Quite number of Galesburg people, and
many from adjoining towns, were present,
and the season Of prayer and praise was
indeed a season of benefit TO all. The
ministers who held the meetings were
Reys. George B. Stocking, of Peoria;
George Crum, Of Macomb; DR.. White of
Galesburg, and Miss E. L. Shaffer, whose
parish is at Swan Greek.
The meetings begun on Saturday, al
though they were to begin on Friday with
a sermon by Miss Shaffer, but owing to
disappointment by other parties, she was
not able to fill her appointment. The
services on Saturday afternoon at three
O'Clock, were held by Mr.. Crum, assisted
by Miss Shaffer. The subject OF the SER
mon was "The Kingdom Of Heaven" 1t
was an excellent discourse, and created
much inquiry. In the evening, at the
school house, Mr.. Stocking preached on
the subject, "Why preach Universalism7"
in which he plainly set forth the utter
folly of asking such a question. His il
Illustrations were good, his logic unques-
toned, and altogether it was striking
sermon.
Sunday morning at IL o'clock, Br.
Stocking preached on the subject of the
=" Goodness of God" We have not our
notes with us and cannot make an ab-
stract OF the sermon, but can say that he
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gne aa1est.

WISCONSIN.-Mil tOnJ unctiOn.- Rev.
FL. Slsde, of Whitewater, breaches here
next Sunday, August 70, morning and
evening. Let the friends circulate the
notice and give him a good hearing.
IOWA.-Cedar Rapids.-Rev. W. A..
Pratt has returned from his vacation and
is again at work, with encouraging pros-
poets for the fall and winter. MIR. Pratt
preached last Sunday week on the theme
"Was George G. paddock a Universal
ist?" He had large congregation and
much interest was manifested in the SER
mon. He gave copious extracts from the
biography, and pronounced Haddock's
sentiments ''as different from Methodism as
light is from darkness"
Referring to the statement made by the
son that his father afterward modified his
views to some extent, Rev. Mr. Pratt said:
"That statement needs to be taken with
some allowance. The simple assertion ia
made and no evidence given to substantiste
it. 1t ia the assertion of man 80 out of
sympathy with anything liberal in theology
that he refers to Liberalism as being essen
tally Pagan; exslting the beautiful at the
expense of the holy; sighting those truths
which constitute the basis of righteousness.
1t is the assertion of a man who, in emu
merating the Protestant churches of Sioux
City, shows himself to be at heart narrow
bigot, for he leaves ont the Unitarian church,
not having learned, we presume, that that
sect is represented there by church whose
congregation is as large, if not larger, than
any Protestant sect in the city.
81 believe" said the speaker, "thas Rev.
MI Haddock was one of large class who at
heart have repudiated the old theology, bot
who, from unwillingness to break away from
old associations, or mistaken belief in the
utility of error, still remain in the church of
their childhood. l have lived long enough
10 learn that Uniyersslism from an orthodox
pulpit often meets with hearty approval when
the same message would be condemned as
damning heresy if it were heard from Uni
versalist one.
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EDUCATIONAL WORKS.

Elements of English, is an introduction
English grammar for the use of schools, by
George II. Kicker, A. NJ. The author who
ventures into the much titled field of text
books ON English grammar should be some
thing more than theorist, or even a gram
marian. Since the days of Murray, score
of books have been written for schools,
some labelled Language lessons " and some
"grammars," and still the teachers, the pu-
pills, and the parents are not satisfied. There
has been gradual but increasing tendency
to cut loose from the so-called technical
grammar, substitute q sort of mixture of
everything kindred to it, but none at all of
the real thing, until recently there has again
arisen a call for more of the old English
grammar of the former years. So unsatis-
factory have been the books and the methods
of teaching this subject, that in many places,
as ia Boston, for instance, no book at all
has been used for some years. We see no
reason why the present little book may not
be successful in this special field. 1t is con-
else and simple in its definitions. 1t is dig
nifed yet bright. 1t omits needless teehni-
calities, yet does not ignore the distinctions
and uses of the various parts of speech. Az
an introduction to English grammar it is
sure to command the attention of teachers.
Inter- State Publishing Co., Chicago.
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beautiful SONGS"
PROF. STRAUSS NEW BOOK.
GoodMuSic and Excellent Hymns
FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.

BEAUTIFUL SONGS" is the name of a new
Sunday-school singing book. by the popular
composer and compiler of music, PROF. s. w
STRAUB, of Chicago. The hymns in this book
of higher Christian character and posses a
more than ordinary merit, while the tune
are rich in melody and harmony. They have
swing and spontaneity about them that can
not fail toinspire every one who sings or hears
them. While they are easy, they are net
trashy, "and are correctly composed The mel
odies do not run so high as to injure chill
dren's voices, as many do. The large and clear
type used in BEAUTIFUL SONGS" is feature
that is unusual and very important.
"BEAUTIFuL SONGS" contains 1872 pages,
and is well printed and strongly bound. with
handsome covers. We offer it to our Univer-
salist Sunday-schools, believing it will prove
as popular and well-adapted to their wants as
the other works of tins well-known composer,
author of'rHE LIVING FOUNTAIN" "MoREINe
LIGHT and Grown OF GLoRY."
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T11e East.

MAINE.-The Augusta Church will be
renovated during the vacation. Rev. Mr..
Whitman, the pastor, is spending the va
cation at Grafton.-A new church is to
be erected for our parish in Saccarappa
at a cost of S1O,0OO.-Rev. J. s. Gledhill
is doing some needed missionary work at
yasselboro.-The Frieburg Grove meet
ing was very successful.
NEW HAMPSHIRE The .Weir's
meetings, notwithstanding the slight
modification in attendance reported last
week, we're encouraging to their protector,
Rev. @. Fl. Shinn. The Leader gives the
addenda: TIE final ciphering shows
total quite up to the average, with the
financial outcome of the whole series.
Mr.. Shinn reports happy surprise, and
wishes it understood that there Is no ebb
in the tide. Never before has he found
his enterprise go easy, and never before
has he had more confidence in the future.
The mountain excursions in numbers,
in financial results, and in successful
views, we're prosperous beyond any for
mer year.
VERMONT. The Rutland Church
was made happy by special subscription
for the new edifice, at the Queen City
Park meetings. The success Of the great
gathering averaged better than on either
of the two preceding years. The Leader
gives full report. Condensation is I'M
possible.
MASSAGE USETTS.-Th Saugus
parish has been reorganized under the
plan suggested by the General Conven-
tion.-Sunday services in the churches
open in Boston and vicinity, are we'll at
tended, Notwithstanding the warm wealth
er and absence ST regular attendants
Church news is, however, scarce.
NEW YORK.-The Huntington Par
ish rejoices in the prospect of speedy
extinction of the church debt OF $2,5OO.-
The church debt at Syracuse OF $4,000,
which has burdened the society for years,
has been almost "wiped out" Less
than 81, 100 remains. Rev. Mr.. Grumbine
continues pastor.-Rev. A. E. Doty. OF
Syracuse, formerly OF the Christian
(Cambellite) connection. has grown into
a belief of Universalism and has received
the fellowship of the New York Conven-
ton. He is ready to respond to calls
.e,o,~o x,ar;oua rooonk noriahaa
NEW JERSEY.-Murray Grove AssO-
MISUNDERSTANDING Saturday, August
20, and lasting eight days, will be held
the annual meeting of the Murray Grove
Association at Good Luck, New Jersey.
Eminent clergymen from Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, New York, and other States
will be present to deliver sermons and,
addresses.
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THE INDIAN QUESTION.

Latest Studies on the Indian Question, by
]. B. Harrison, is published by the Indian
Rights Association, Philadelphia. 1t is a
valuable little pamphlet. The author has
quite an American reputation as a writer on
social and political subjects. The facts and
data upon which the conclusions presented in
this book are based, have been gathered by
the author from personal observation and
investigation on the ground. The work is an
able contribution to the literature of this very
perplexing and difficult question. Mr.. Har-
rison as the representative of the Indian
Rights Association enjoyed unusual facilities
for investigating the subject. The result of
this investigation he has given us in these
studies. The Indian question is very i'm
portant problem, and one in which every
American citizen is interested and should
understand. The book is very clear pre-
sentation of the facts and the philosophy of
the subject.
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zrsoBrA; OR THE FALL OF PALMYRA.

From the Alden Publishing House we have
a new edition of William Wares we'll known
historical romance "Zenobia; or the Fall of
Palmyra" Mr.. Ware was a Unitarian min
lister of rare scholarship and fine gift of
literary expression. He has been dead for
many years. "zenobia" is classic in its
special field, and readers of this new genera
ton will find it a splendid picture of the
scenes, characters and events of the period
in ancient history of which it treats. 1t is a
work which called out the warm endorsement
of Miss Milford in England, and DR.. Rufus
Griswold in this country, on its first publica-
ton. The story of Zenobia is told in letters
which the author represents as passing be-
tween Mr.. Manlius Piso, from Palmyra, to
his friend, Marcus Curtius, at Rome. (Cloth
% cents.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27
BUSINESS ITEMS.

MANLEY's BIBLICAL REVIEWING are
now prepared to fill all orders for this
work. 1t is by W. E. Manley, DID,, and
consists of five volumes. Price, $1.00 q
volume.
In this Commentary on the Old Testament,
DIR. Manley attempts to give more rational in
depreciation of subjects and passages than
common in works having the same general
purpose, on plan that renders the book as
well fitted for reading as for reference. I'm
der sections, special subjects are treated, the
verse by verse system of comment being ex-
cluded. The volumes are repository of OBJ
servation, facts and incidents. which throw a
flood of light on the meaning and history of
the Old Testament. The volumes are arranged
as follows: Vol. I. Creation and the Patri-
archs. Vol. II. Egypt and the Wilderness.
VOL III. Digest of the Mosaic Code. Vol. ".
Conquest of Canaan. Vol. v. Saul and Solo
mon.
SUNDAY-SCHooL HELPER-Attention is
called to the advertisement of this period
ical devoted to the interests of Univers-
alist Sunday-school teachers. It now az
fords an excellent opportunity for the
study or the LIFE OF CHRIST as recorded
in the Gospel OF Matthew. Sample cop
les sent when desired.
SUNDAY-SoHooL SUPPLIEs.-The Pub
fishing House is prepared to furnish all
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SUNDAY-SCHooL LIBRARIEs.-We make
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We are confident OF giving satisfaction in
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ish it, in order to afford the purchasers
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books not wanted, when sent out on these
conditions, can be returned at our ex-
pense Constantly on hand full assert
ment of the books contained in the lists
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dence solicited.
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1eu Qualifications.
rur m11wAuKrn SCHOOL AND GOETHE.

THE MrLwAUKEE SCHOOL AND GOETHE.
An elegantly printed and well arranged
volume comes from s. @. Griggs 81 Co., Chi
cago publishers, entitled Poetry and Phitos-
ophy of Goethe 1t comprises the lectures
and extempore discussions before the Mil
waukee Literary School, held in August, 1886.
The volume is edited by Mrs. Marion v.
Dudley. We consider the volume a most
admirable introduction to the study of the
great German poet and philosopher. The
several lectures and papers are by we'll
known specialists in German literature.
Among these may be mentioned, as particu-
larry valuable, Prof. W. T. Harris's paper on
Wilhelm Meister; Mr.. F. B. Sanborn's lee
ture on the Relations of Goethe to English
Literature;" Mrs. G. X. Sherman's unfolding
of the Divine Comedy and Faust, tracing in an
original and suggestive manner the special les
sons of each, and Prof. Denton j. Snyder's
analysis of the mythology of the second part
of Faust. The one hundred and thirty seventh
birthday of Goethe occurred August %, 1886,
and the school being in session at that time,
the anniversary was duly honored by series
of birthday tributes from those attending
the institute, which are among the most in
teresting contents of the volume. The vol
ume in its entirety will be surprise to
many. That such valuable series of papers
and addresses should emanate from the ses-
sion of the Milwaukee school is notice to the
world that the "West" is advancing in more
things than banks and railway stocks and
real estate "booms." It is an evidence that
we are not Obliged to go hsnceforth to Con-
cord for high criticism or philosophy. The
volume is well adapted to popularize Goethe,
to inspire an interest in his writings and to
make him understood in the wide scope and
sway of his genius. Our own contributor,
Mrs. Hattie Tying Griswold, furnishes an ad-
mirable poem on the Birthday of Goethe"
which closes the volume. We give the last
four lines:
"Then not in vain we bow to-day
Before the Poet, not the king,
For men may make man to rule,
God makes man to sing"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27

The royal family OF Portugal is
quite capable of earning living by han
dicraft in case of necessity. Queen Maria
Pia being a skilled potter, King Don
Luis a sculptor of acknowledged merit,
and the Crown Prince Don Carlos an
amateur locksmith.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27

Beginners Book in French, is small illus
trated quarto of three hundred and four
pages, written on tho principle that in order
TO obtain satisfactory results in teaching
children foreign language it is necessary
to amuse them, awaken their enthusiasm, or
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27
NEW EDITION JUST ISSUED.
CHRISTIAN CHoRALS.
A Hymn and Tune Book for the
Congregation and the Home.
ARRANGED BY
JOHN w. HANSON, D. D.

This collection is designed for the use
OF congregations not desiring either of
the larger and more expensive hymn
books. 1t contains one hundred of
the best congregational tunes ever
written. The tunes on opposite pages
will fit the hymns on both pages, 80
that there are from four to six hymns
to every tune. 1t contains three hun
bred hymns, and probably no pastor or
congregation ever uses larger num-
Der out of any collection. They have
been selected by several pastors of great
experience, and of the best taste.
christian Chorals" is well adapted
for home use. The type is large and
clear, and the price places the colIec-
ton within the reach of all.
aA-T This Edition contains Ttoezvs
Responsive Services.
There has been reduction in price,
as it is now sold with Responsive Ser
vices for what was formerly charged
for the book aoitboaa the Services.
THE REDUCED PRICES.
IA pages. Cloth, so cents, postage
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dred. When sold by the dozep, or hum
dred, the cost of transportation to be
paid by the purchaser. Address,
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The Strike in the b Mil, is a study I"
in a story of the times. 1t is one of Ticknor
& Co.'s Round Robin Series," and is de-
signed to emphasize in popular form "the
evils and dangers attendant upon certain
manifestations of the present day in this
country" The purpose is a good one; and
the story, unfolding some of the sad conse-
quences to the laboring people of hasty and
ill-consdered action in the case of ''strike,"
is timely, and would do good if it could be
circulated where most needed. But we infer
that this story will not find many readers
among the laboring population in the mills
and factories of the land. If there is good
deal of sadness in the story, there are also
glimpses of disinterested and self sacrificing
goodness, which are in bright contrast with
the somber misery of the general situation.
[Chicago: A. g. McClurg & Go. $1.0O, cloth.
limo.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27

The american Antiquarian and Oriental
Journal. Edited by Rev. Stephen d. Peet.
Published by F. Il. Revell, $50 Madison
street, Chicago The July number of this
able and instructive journal has reached us.
1t is not behind the previous numbers in the
rich feast it presents to its many readers In
its special department of archaeology and an
tiquities it has no superior in America. The
present number contains many valuable pa
pers Its contributors are generally able and
learned specialists in their several depart
ments and may be relied on for the latest
knowledge on the subject.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27

King Solonaon's Mines, by 81. Rider Hag-
gard, the famous romance of the now famous
romancist, is published by John B. Al
den, in his Novelist" at five cents in paper
covers or fifteen cents in cloth. The force
of cheapness can no further go unless books
are given away.
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Aphorisms of the Three Tbrees ,is peculiar
and sprightly little volume. 1t is the product
of the wit and wisdom of one of our Chicago
clubs called "The Three Threes," an associa-
ton of nine gentlemen who meet together and
dine ''every ninth night after the first night
of each and every month of the nine months
following the ninth month of the year."
They are "seated in threes, at three-iegged
tables" and spend the evening in discussion
and conversation. These Aphorisms, edited
by Edward Owings Towne, are gathered from
the club conversations. Following the triple
method of remark, we may say that these
fragments of conversation are at times wise,
witty and winsome; critical, caustic and
clever; and occasionally weak, worldly and
wicked. The general brightness and vivacity
of the Aphorisms, on the whole, give an ex-
allied estimate of the intellectual quality of
these ninth night banqueters. They must
belong to the class described by DR.. johnson
as "clubable companions" = Chicago:
Charles Fl. Kerr & Go. $1.OO.
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Christian Thought for August is one of the
best numbers of this solid magazine, which
has come to hand. Its first article entitled
THE Conservation of Spiritual Force" by
Rev. J. W. Lee, d. D., is a vigorous lecture
keenly intelligent, broad and explicit, and
will demand by its many forceful thoughts,
the attention and admiration of the scholar
ly. DR.. Deems is doing good and grand
service in maintaining this sound and strong
magazine. We have repeatedly advised cler-
gymen and theological students who wish to
keep abreast of the times in religious philo-
sophical thought, to secure it and profit by
its articles. The price is $500 year; cler-
gymen, $1.5O. Wilbur B. Ketchum, pub
Usher, II Bible House, New York.
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